sbdcsierra Chapter 505 Love and Hate Are Both Obvious
Chapter 505 Love and Hate Are Both Obvious
The fourth prince was even more confused.
He had been with his mother since he was born, and the only interaction he had with his father was when he was asked about his homework.
But his father seemed to have little interest in his schoolwork and studies. He felt that he was just fulfilling his fatherly duties and was not really checking on his academic progress.
Not only him, but father treats other princes the same way.
He even received more attention because his mother was the queen.
Father, he would rather do what he likes, such as reciting poems, composing couplets, and painting flowers, birds, fish, insects, famous rivers and ladies.
Because of this, his brothers and sisters’ attainments in music, chess, calligraphy and painting far surpassed the Four Books and Five Classics.
Only he, under his mother's strict requirements, followed the great scholar's lectures every day and studied meticulously.
At that moment just now, he had never realized so clearly that the distance between him and his father was so strange.
He even suspected that if someone hadn't greeted him, his father would not be able to tell the difference between his face and that of other princes.
In the past, he had never felt this way because of his mother's love and care.
The Queen Mother doesn't want him anymore.
The emperor didn't even know him.
He has both parents, but he is no different from an orphan.
Following the emperor back into the hall, the Fourth Prince looked around in confusion, feeling empty and lost in his heart.
It's as if everything in front of me is fake.
The emperor ignored his son's thoughts and walked straight to Empress Xie and asked, "What happened to the Lu family? Wasn't Lu Yi driven back to his hometown? Why is he still in the Lu family? Several ministers have submitted urgent memorials, demanding severe punishment."
Everything was calm during the morning court session. He sat on the dragon throne as usual, acting as a human-shaped ornament called "Emperor".
However, just after the morning court session, when he was thinking of going to Concubine Jing to admire a newly acquired ancient painting, he was blocked by several people in the Wende Hall, stating that the aunt and nephew of the Lu family had committed adultery and were morally corrupt and unfit for the job, and that they should be driven out of the capital.
He had a headache from the noise and managed to get away with great difficulty.
Unexpectedly, just as he woke up from his nap, another group of people came looking for him. He was so annoyed that he sent them all to look for Xie Shu.
He didn't understand why she came to him?
What the emperor didn't see was that his impatient refusal was gradually causing the prestige he had gained from bringing Cui Yongwei to justice to fade away.
The Cui family case rekindled the hope of many ministers in him.
Under the influence of Confucian culture that has been passed down for hundreds of years, the idea of "loyalty to the emperor and protecting the royal power" has long been engraved in the souls of scholars and officials.
Unfortunately, the current emperor is a hopeless person.
Seeing a glimmer of hope, they thought of bypassing Xie Shu and writing directly to the emperor, taking the opportunity of severely punishing the Lu family to consolidate the reputation of the imperial power.
However, the emperor only felt bored.
He was so annoyed that he simply came to Fengyang Palace.
Why would we ask him to help with these family matters?
Everyone should go find Xie Shu.
Empress Xie had known that he was coming, and ordered people to bring him tea and fruits that suited his taste. She smiled and said, "Don't be upset, Your Majesty. It's because they don't know how to share your worries and disturb your peace."
After hearing her words, the emperor felt relieved: "The queen finally understands me."
Everything in Fengyang Palace was just to his liking.
The emperor sat down calmly and took a sip of the tea specially brewed for him. He looked pleased and said, "Is this year's spring tea? Why does it taste different from what I have?"
"The emperor is so busy, how can he care about these little things?"
Empress Xie smiled and said, "I was bored, so I put a few mint leaves in it. It has the effect of refreshing the mind."
"Mint?"
The emperor was surprised at first, but after a moment's thought, he said to himself, "The mint is sweet and spicy, and the spring tea is fresh and lively. Although this combination is unconventional, it complements each other very well."
He clapped his hands and praised, "The queen is clever!"
Empress Xie modestly said, "This is the only little thing I can show off. It is not worthy of being presented in a formal hall. I am already very satisfied to have the emperor's praise."
Her heart was entirely tied to the emperor.
Whether it is to maintain one's own status or out of love.
The Fourth Prince was completely forgotten by the Emperor and the Empress.
As he listened to the conversation between his father and his mother, he felt even more confused.
Didn't my father come to ask what happened at the Lu family? Why did he talk to my mother about spring tea?
The emperor was completely unaware of something that even a child could notice.
After chatting about everything under the sun, I felt much happier.
It was not until he saw a eunuch coming forward to change the tea for the Fourth Prince that he remembered his purpose.
After clearing his throat, the emperor said, "In any case, the queen should tell Xie Situ about this matter and ask him to handle it properly so as not to make a fool of himself in the capital."
The queen agreed.
The emperor looked at the fourth prince and asked, "Why did you run away from home for no reason? And you encountered something like that. You weren't scared, were you?"
There was no blame in his tone, but rather a hint of concern as a father.
The Fourth Prince moved his lips a few times, not knowing how to respond to his father's concern.
He doesn't have this experience.
Empress Xie picked up the teacup and sipped it slowly, hiding her disgust with her sleeves.
Her likes and dislikes are very obvious.
How much she cared for the Fourth Prince in the past, how much she hates him now.
"Your Majesty, please do not worry. The prince is already fourteen years old, and it is time for him to leave the palace and start his own household. A prince is not as good as a princess, and it is not a good thing for him to stay in my palace."
The emperor nodded: "The queen is right."
After that, the Fourth Prince was never mentioned again.
It was not until it was getting dark that the Fourth Prince left the palace dizzy.
After spending an entire afternoon in the palace, he didn't know what he was doing.
He felt uncomfortable with his mother's disregard for him, but fortunately his father did not blame him but cared about him instead.
After leaving the palace, he tidied his clothes in the carriage.
After getting off the car, the person who appeared in front of everyone was the Fourth Prince, who had the entire Xie family behind him and was deeply favored by the Queen.
Only he himself knows what he has lost.
Fortunately, the equipment in the Fourth Prince's mansion was purchased by the Zongzheng Temple, so there could not be any shortage.
The guards and servants who followed him were still people they had been used to since childhood.
late at night.
He sat up in bed in shock, sweating profusely, the scenes in his nightmare vividly in his mind.
The beauty in the erotic painting fell in love with him, but when he embraced her in his arms, she turned into Lu Yun, who died with her eyes open and tears of blood.
Yes, he already knew her name.
The Fourth Prince gasped for breath, not knowing whether to be ashamed or afraid.
After smashing everything within his sight to the ground, he broke down and cried until he was hoarse.
He couldn't understand why his mother suddenly became a different person?
Isn’t it said that a loving mother loves her child? Where is the mother’s love?
Empress Xie did not suddenly lose her mother's love, she just shifted the target.
The next day, a rare guest arrived at the Princess's Mansion.
After hearing the announcement, Qin Yaoguang changed into formal clothes and went to the second gate to greet them in person.